compulsory acquisition<\/a> of land in Victoria, from small easement acquisitions to large scale property acquisitions, in relation to owners, landlords, tenants and businesses. He has handled hundreds of matters (from individuals to large corporate clients such as Boral and Westfield).<\/p>\nHe skilfully assesses the likely impacts of the compulsory acquisition. He undertakes a balanced and thorough analysis of the claim. Through his experience as detailed below, he can identify less obvious issues relating to a claim, to ensure Victorian claimants maximise their compensation claims. He is an experienced negotiator, attending mediations (including Valuers’ conferences) and running complex trials.<\/p>\n
While his focus is primarily in the area of Victorian Compulsory Acquisition matters, Anton has acted in a range of complex Property and Commercial Disputes (including complex planning matters) as well as Estate Disputes, Guardianship and Administration, including matters of competency and unconscionable dealings.<\/p>\n
As a recognised leader in his field, Anton is frequently quoted in the media and devotes time to educate lawyers and people affected by Victorian compulsory acquisitions. He has been invited to give seminars by the Law Institute of Victoria, for clients and to large groups at various town hall meetings.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”hide”]<\/p>\n
\u00a0COMPULSORY ACQUISITION EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n
Anton advises on and acts on a broad range of compulsory acquisition matters, including infrastructure and other projects which may be in early planning stages. Anton has been, or is still involved in projects overseen by the:<\/p>\n
\n- Melbourne Metro Rail Authority<\/a><\/li>\n
- VicRoads<\/li>\n
- Linking Melbourne Authority<\/li>\n
- Local councils<\/li>\n
- Department of Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure<\/li>\n
- Department of Transport<\/li>\n
- Regional Rail Link Authority<\/li>\n
- Gas Authorities<\/li>\n
- Water Authorities<\/li>\n
- Electrical Transmission Authorities<\/li>\n
- Places Victoria<\/li>\n
- Melbourne Airport Authority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These projects have included the following detailed list:<\/p>\n
\n- VicRoads including the Craigieburn By-Pass, Dingley By-Pass, Geelong By-Pass, Hallam Road By-Pass, Horsham By-Pass, Koo Wee Rup Bypass, Outer Metropolitan Ring Road, Princes Highway Project, Western Highway Project, Westgate Freeway up-grade, Yan Yean Road duplication and numerous other road widening projects<\/li>\n
- Linking Melbourne Authority including Eastlink and East-West Link<\/li>\n
- Local councils such as Banyule, Bass Coast, Brimbank, Casey, Frankston, Geelong, Glen Eira Greater Dandenong, Greater Shepparton, Melton, Stonnington, Surf Coast, Wellington, Yarriambiack Water corporations including Barwon Region, Coliban Region, Gippsland, Goulburn Valley Region, Grampians Wimmerra, Mallee, Lower Murray Urban and Rural, South East, Western Region, Yarra Valley<\/li>\n
- Department of Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure (previously the Department of Transport, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, and others) including the Desalination Plant at Wonthaggi, the Desalination pipeline, a bus depot at a Westfield Shopping centre, Regional Rail Link Stage 1, Regional Rail Link Stage 2, and negotiated acquisitions including a number of specialised businesses such as chicken farms<\/li>\n
- Various Regional Rail Link alliance projects concerned with Regional Rail Link, underpasses and overpasses, and the further development of infrastructure<\/li>\n
- Gas pipeline upgrade for Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd<\/li>\n
- Electrical Transmission Lines created for SP AusNet and United Energy Distribution<\/li>\n
- Grasslands Overlays including the Werribee Districts<\/li>\n
- Places Victoria (previously the Urban Renewal Authority) including the Dandenong Revitalisation Department of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources (Tasmania)<\/li>\n
- Public Acquisition Overlays for Council open spaces<\/li>\n
- Melbourne Airport land acquisitions<\/li>\n
- A large number of public acquisition overlay claims including loss on sale claims and planning permit application refusals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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